FTII Admission Details: Eligibility, Dates, Application, Fees

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), located in Pune, Maharashtra, is a premier national institute for filmmaking and television production. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of FTII:

• Established in 1961 under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
• Offers prestigious post-graduate diploma and certificate courses in various aspects of filmmaking and television.
• Renowned for its rigorous training and faculty of accomplished filmmakers and professionals.
• Alumni include many prominent figures in Indian cinema and television.

FTII Admission

Courses Offered

FTII offers a variety of post-graduate programs through entrance exams:

• Diploma Courses (2 years):
  • Direction
  • Acting
  • Cinematography
  • Editing
  • Sound Recording
  • Screenwriting
  • Art Direction
• Certificate Courses (1 year): (Open to self-sponsored foreign nationals only)
  • Direction
  • Electronic Cinematography
  • Video Editing
  • Sound Recording and Television Engineering

Eligibility for Admission

• Basic Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Entrance Exam: FTII conducts its own national-level entrance exam, the Joint Entrance Test (JET), for admission to all its diploma courses.
• Age Limit: An upper age limit might exist for some programs. Check the FTII prospectus for details.

Admission Process

The admission process is highly competitive and involves:

1. Online Application: Submitting an application form through the FTII website (https://www.ftii.ac.in/) during the application window.
2. Joint Entrance Test (JET): Appearing for the written test conducted by FTII across various centers in India. The JET tests knowledge of cinema, television, general awareness, and basic skills required for filmmaking.
3. Orientation/Interview (Shortlisted Candidates): Shortlisted candidates based on JET scores are called for orientation programs and interviews to assess their aptitude and suitability for the chosen specialization.
4. Final Selection: Based on a combination of JET scores, performance in orientation/interview, and other relevant factors.

Contact Details

• Phone Number: (020) 2558 0000 (FTII)
• Website: https://www.ftii.ac.in/

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